In Case of Emergency/Immediate Threat of Harm to Self or Others - Call 911 or Campus Safety 503-943-4444 or 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Connect with Campus & Community Resources
Pilot Helpline
Connect with an on-call counselor 24/7 from anywhere in the world
https://www.up.edu/healthcenter/counseling/on-call-counselor.html
UP Care Team Referral
Connect students with University Resources and Support
https://www.up.edu/careteam/
Mental Health Emergency Resources
Campus, community, and National mental health resources
https://www.up.edu/healthcenter/counseling/mental-health-emergency-resources.html
NCAA Mental Health Educational Resources
Fact Sheets, Video Modules and Best Practices
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/8/4/mental-health-educational-resources.aspx
Current Student-Athletes can check Teamworks for full provider and program information including QR codes to request appointments. Check the pinned flyer or ask your athletic trainer, Glenna Andrews or Karen Peters.
University of Portland Athletics Mental Health Care Partners
Brent Felnagle - Sport Psychologist
Brent is a former fellow West Coast Conference athlete who competed in Track and Field at Gonzaga University. He has spent the last 10 years both studying (Masters in Sport Psychology from Denver University) and teaching athletes how to improve the mental side of performance.
Dr. Luke Patrick - Sport Psychologist
Luke is a Former Division I track athlete at Drake University and is a licensed psychologist with graduate degrees in kinesiology and counseling psychology. He works with collegiate athletes as well as pro's from MLS, NBA, NFL, NWSL, USA Track & Field, and is excited to work at the intersections of sport, culture, performance, and mental wellness.
Demetrio Sanchez
Demetrio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that understands human behavior and has an uncanny ability to build and maintain relationships built on trust and follow through. He specializes in individual therapy to help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment issues. Demetrio played college soccer at Duke University and was a member of the National Team Pool for several years. He particularly enjoys working with athletes and working professionals that are driven, work in high pressure environments and are seeking psychotherapy to improve their mental wellness.
Ruth Exley
Ruth Exley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys learning collaboratively with her clients and creating a secure space where they can speak unfiltered. Ruth cares deeply about her client’s success and is dedicated to creating an accessible clinic centered around best practices and collaboration with primary care. Ruth earned her B.A. in Social Work and Spanish from the University of Portland, where she was a women’s soccer student athlete and a member of the 2005 National Championship Team. She completed her Masters of Science in Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice with children and families at Columbia University.
Siri Smithback
Siri Smithback is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Move Mountains Counseling, LLC. She completed her Master's Degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Siri worked at the University of Portland as part of the UP Care Team and the counseling center, and is knowledgeable about the UP community and resources available to students. Siri only offers teletherapy.
